The funeral of four year old Mitzi Steady at Bath Abbey, England. PHOTO:Paul Gillis / paulgillisphoto.com

It started with a phone call from a national picture agency asking me to cover a fatal road traffic accident in Bath, England. Details were; that a 32 ton tipper truck had crashed and their were multiple cassualties on the scene. I have, over my carreer, covered many sad stories and never really let the details consume my emotions, that is, not until this recent and tragic accident in Bath.I photographed the scene on a very cold Tuesday evening knowing four people had lost their lives, including a four year old girl. This in itself was emotional enough, however, selfish as it may be, I could not stop thinking of my own family, reflecting on our daughter, who is the same age. How would I feel if this happened to us?... Soon, without any warning, my emotions began to overcome me, probably the first time I have experienced such feelings while on the job. Over 20 plus years, I considered myself seasoned to situations like this. I was wrong.

I covered the funeral a few days ago at Bath Abbey, and decided to get a window spot three floors above the Abbey Courtyard. Part of me wanted to be on the ground, but I nevertheless decided to use a long lens at a discreet distance, almost not to be there. The whole time in my quiet third floor vantage, I tried to think how the family of Mitzi was feeling. I could not. I finished with one Emotional image as the family is saying goodbye to their daughter. May Mitzi be remembered and for her to rest in peace.

Out photographing views over Bath for the Bath Chronicle Weekens Magazine when some students from the Beijing Institute of Technology showed up... so excited by the views, they had a few jumps and took a few selfies. Could not resist to capture their sheer hapiness as they gazed upon the views of Bath. Photo: Paul Gillis / paulgillisphoto.com

On Location in Taunton and had the pleasure of photographing New Zealand photographer Ian Brodie at work who has been commissioned to capture the beauty of Somerset. Ian is spending two weeks working for Visit Somerset, and is best known for his work on feature films as well as his inspirational landscapes. Still had time for plenty of coffee and a good chat after.